A University of Louisville student's dream of living on Mars has turned into disappointment.

Stephanie Bridges applied for the Mars One project more than two years ago. It's an innovative space program that wants establish a permanent human colony on the red planet by the year 2025.

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Bridges was one of 200,000 people worldwide who applied for the chance to live on Mars. She made the initial cut of 1,000 people. Last month, Mars One officials cut that list down to 100 people, and Bridges was left out. Despite the setback, Bridges still hopes to one day call Mars home.

Bridges said she was recently diagnosed with anxiety and depression, which disqualified her from the Mars One program. Because of her condition, Bridges said she is now an advocate for mental health issues and awareness.